Carbeile Junior School

Learning Powers

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Learning Powers

At Carbeile Junior School we believe that we all need to learn HOW to learn so we have adopted our 4 Rs Learning Powers to help us to develop as learners.  These apply to adults and children alike and they are referenced during lessons and in assemblies.

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Relationships

Being able to think about when it's best to collaborate or to be more independent. To know when listening and imitation will contribute to our own performance and outcomes.

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Listening

To be in the habit of listening to understand what is being said - not just hearing 'noise'.  

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Collaboration

The skill of learning with others. Having interpersonal skills to manage yourself effectively in a collaborative environment.

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Imitation

Learning from others. Noticing the approach and detail of how they do things.

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Independence

Knowing when to work alone to assist your learning. Being motivated to take responsibility for your own learning.

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REFLECTIVENESS

Thinking of yourself as a learner - thinking honestly about what you have done and how to improve. Being ready, willing and able to learn.

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Growth Mindset

Having a can-do, effort-trumps-ability attitude. Not being afraid of failure and believing you can grow as a learner.

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Planning

Working learning out in advance. Thinking about the steps you might take and access the resources you might need. Considering the obstacles you might face.

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Imagining

Being able to imagine how something might look, sound, feel or be. Simulating and playing with something in your mind.

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Resourcefulness

Being ready to lock into learning. Managing and adapting to sources of stress or adversity. Having the ability to bounce back after difficulty or disappointment.

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Perseverance

Knowing that real learning comes from making mistakes and overcoming being stuck. That being stuck is an interesting, not embarrassing place to be. Being committed to learning.

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Managing Distractions

Knowing what distracts you and how to reduce the effect of that distraction. The skill of settling back to being focused once you have been distracted.

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Absorption

Being able to 'lose yourself' in your learning. Developing a habit of concentration and an awareness of what it feels like.

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RESOURCEFULNESS

Using what you know or have to progress your learning.

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Reasoning

Thinking rigorously and methodically. Thinking about what might happen, looking for evidence, and creating logical arguments.

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Making Links

Making sense of things by linking sets of ideas together. Relating something to what we know about and building strong chains of links in our brains.

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Questioning

Asking questions to help you learn more. Being curious about things and people and wondering 'Why?' Playing with ideas -  asking 'How come?' or 'What if?'